The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has launched two inquiries examining the mobile-phone industry, with the agency looking for ways to spur innovation and competition in the industry.

The FCC will look for ways it can stimulate innovation and competition in the mobile industry, said FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski. The wide-ranging notices of inquiry the FCC opened today seek information on ways to improve mobile innovation and competition, including ways mobile networks can aid the health care and energy industries, and ways the FCC can promote better use of wireless spectrum, the FCC said.

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